Cold Stone Creamery Blaine,MN - The Shoppes At National Market Center!

Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota 55449-3600, United States

Asking Price$279,900

Revenue$593,140

EBITDA-

Cash Flow$100,110

Description

An outstanding opportunity to step into 1 of the most recognized names in the premium frozen dessert industry w/a highly desirable location within 1 of Blaine's most active commercial, recreational & rapidly developing destination corridors. Cold Stone offers the best tasting, made-to-order ice cream. Churned in-store fresh daily using only the finest ingredients & mixed on a frozen granite stone w/endless combinations of fruits, nuts, candy, sauces & more. Also, dairy-free sorbet & a new plant based almond milk product. Every creation custom-made avail in cups/cones/waffle bowls/shakes/mix&go. Every option for everyone, all served in a fun friendly atmosphere. Cold Stone also offers smoothies along w/pre-packed quarts & party packs in addition to the richest ice cream cakes/cupcakes/cookie sandwiches. All these products are avail for delivery/takeout & can be conveniently ordered online/by phone. Cold Stone has the perfect cake for any occasion: signature, birthday, kid-themed, petite, custom & photo cakes + signature pies. And Cold Stone is the nation's leading premium ice cream brand. Voted Best Ice Cream countless times. Quality, variety & choice-what customers want. With seemingly endless combinations of mix-ins, allows customers to dream up their own ice cream treat or choose from their wildly popular Signature Creations. Never prepackaged or shipped in, it's the freshness factor that sets them apart. They’re better because made fresh every day in every store, puts them in a class of their own. Industry experts categorize Cold Stone as Super Premium. An artisanal ice cream churned fresh on-site w/high standards for taste, consistency & texture. Prime retail space in The Shoppes At National Market Center at Hwy 65 & 105th Ave NE, a heavily-traveled retail corridor serving Blaine & surrounding northern Twin Cities communities. Benefits from high visibility, convenient access, established retail traffic, nearby residential neighborhoods & an exceptional concentration of sports/recreational activity. Even more importantly, the immediate 105th Ave area is undergoing a significant transformation that will substantially increase the area's long-term appeal. One of this location’s greatest advantages is its proximity to the National Sports Center, an enormous yr-round generator of athletes/teams/families/visitors. Recognized as the world's largest amateur sports facility that attracts more than 4M visits annually, making it MN's most-visited sports facility. Its sprawling 600+acre campus incl an extraordinary collection of facilities/events that attracts athletes/spectators from throughout MN/US/internationally. For a family-oriented dessert concept such as Cold Stone, this is an exceptional complementary demand generator. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of this location is what is happening immediately around it. Construction is now underway on The Farm, a massive 70-acre sports/entertainment district adjacent to the National Sports Center. Designed to become a major regional destination, The Farm is planned to combine sports/entertainment/retail/restaurants/hospitality/residential development. Expected to begin opening in phases in 2027-28. This creates an unusually compelling future growth story for an already-established Cold Stone within the immediate Hwy 65/105th Ave trade area. Blaine itself provides another important advantage. Blaine is one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the Twin Cities metro area. The city reported an estimated population of ~77,871 residents & 27,012 households in 2025. This Cold Stone directly benefits from its continued residential, commercial & employment growth. The combination of expanding population, Hwy 65 access, established retail, the National Sports Center & the new entertainment district makes the 105th Ave area one of Blaine's most noteworthy commercial locations! Listed by Tami Hillier at EatZ & Associates & Scott Miller at KW Commercial Premier

Real Estate

Rent is $2,546 per month

Building Size: 1501 sq. ft.

Business is

Absentee Owner

Established Franchise

Number of EmployeesFull-Time: 2Part-Time: 18

Year Established

2004

Reason Selling

Current owner is relocating.

Facilities & Assets

Owners Role: Currently absentee - manager in place. Square Feet: 1,501. Seating: 8 Inside & 8 Outside. Days/Hrs of Operation: Daily 11a-10p (Varies With The Seasons). Lease Information: Leased space - cheap $2,546/mth gross. Current lease expires Aug 2030 with a one 5-year option.

Support & Training

80 hours at an approved training store, plus 5 days online corporate training.

Market & Competition

Ice cream is America's favorite dessert. And Cold Stone is the ultimate ice cream experience, beloved by millions of customers. Enjoys powerful name recognition and strong brand loyalty. A truly remarkable national brand with proven staying power. One of the most recognizable names in the premium dessert segment. Benefits from multiple revenue streams - ice cream creations, shakes, smoothies, ice cream cakes/cup cakes, signature pies, specialty desserts and grab-n-go items. One of the strongest brands in the frozen dessert industry. The most recognized premium ice cream franchise in the county. One of the world's best-known premium ice cream concepts. Ranked #1 in Category. Ranked in the Top 50 Beloved Brands, “Consumer Pick” & “1st Place for Craveability”-Nation's Restaurant News. Ranked in the Top 200 Countries Best Franchises-Franchise Times. Ranked in the Top 100 Global Franchises In The World-Franchise Direct. Ranked in the Top 50-Entrepreneur Franchise 500.

Growth Opportunities

First store opened in 1988, began franchising in 1994. After 30 years, this iconic brand continues to thrive & grow. Has built a dominant position in the frozen dessert category with a highly differentiated product & customer experience. Currently operating 1,052 locations in the US plus 449 worldwide. And Cold Stone continues to expand co-branded partnerships & create new flavors to increase sales. Is also committed to innovation, offering special themed products to celebrate each season, holiday and big blockbuster movie. Also has the highest average unit sales volume of any ice cream concept. Plus, it's easy-to-run using only state-of-the-art equipment. And a location with an exceptional future story. Few existing dessert franchise locations can offer this particular combination: - Internationally recognized franchise - Established operating location - Growing Twin Cities suburb - Major Hwy 65 commercial corridor - 4+ million annual visits to the neighboring National Sports Cen

Financing Options

Seller financing is available.Yes, to a well-qualified buyer. Terms to be negotiated.

Business listed by

Eatz & Associates

Related Categories

ice cream shop for Sale

•Quick Service Restaurants for Sale

•Business for Sale in Minnesota